Know Thyself

Sophia Esperanza shares her healing journey of going from superficial glamour to authentic beauty. After years of modeling, Sophia began the process of re-discovering her true self. She underwent explant surgery, shaved her head, deleted her old instagram photos, and shifted her message to one of empowerment. Today, she explains what this process has looked like and how you too can go on this journey of self love. Her and André discuss kindness to self, embracing the imperfect, becoming sensitive to life, transcending self righteousness, and so much more.     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 1:59 Sophia’s Journey to Coming Back to Self 17:40 What comes from Authenticity  24:41 Intellect vs Felt Experience  29:45 Creating a Nurturing Environment for Change 38:15 Kindness to Self 41:54 Embracing the 'Imperfect' 49:04 Advice on Your Healing Journey 59:19 Becoming Sensitive to Life 1:08:31 From Self Righteous to Awareness 1:22:38 Conclusion ___________ Sophia Esperanza:    Sophia Esperanza is an Animal Rights Activist, Earth-Steward and Artist. She worked as a model in the fast-fashion realm for years and decided to redirect her career to align with her true passion and ethos. She currently creates social media content aimed at inspiring others to embody their most authentic selves, and shares vegan recipes through her platform, Elbows on the Table.   Her food represents an art she's loved her entire life and her mission to create a more compassionate world. Currently, she is taking the next steps to create an animal sanctuary and farm on acres of Earth.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiaesperanza/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sophiaesperanza Elbows on the Table: https://elbowsott.com   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

28 Mar 20231h 24min

In a culture that tries to convince us that we must buy more, do more, and achieve more in order to attain love, Humble the Poet explains that actually the greatest love is the one that comes from within ourselves. He unpacks the illusion of love that is fed to us in mainstream culture, and how to navigate the 'game' of dating while staying true to yourself. He dives deeps on self acceptance, vulnerability, boundaries, and identifying red flags before it's too late. Humble shares his own story of coming into a deeper knowing of self love through a painful heartbreak, and how it manifested into his recent book "How to Be Love(d)".     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 4:13 Illusion of love - Mainstream got it wrong 10:45 Love yourself, First 24:01 Self Awareness & Acceptance  31:59 How to be Vulnerable  40:47 Setting Boundaries  46:26 Pattern vs Potential 50:45 Red Flags 54:16 Playing the Dating 'Game' vs Authenticity  1:02:43 Fear of Losing Love  1:05:50 Healing from Heartbreak  1:21:18 Conclusion ___________ Humble the Poet:    HUMBLE THE POET (aka Kanwer Singh) is a Canadian-born artist, rapper, spoken-word poet, international best-selling author, and former elementary school teacher. He is the author of The Globe and Mail bestseller Unlearn and Things No One Else Can Teach Us. With his tattoos, beard, head wrap, and silly smile, Humble commands attention. He stimulates audiences with ideas that challenge conventional wisdom and go against the grain, with dynamic live sets that shake conventions and minds at the same time. He has performed at concerts and festivals, including Lollapalooza, and has been featured in major media including The New York Times, BuzzFeed, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and Huffington Post.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humblethepoet/ Website: https://www.humblethepoet.com Book, "How to Be Love(d)": https://assist331.wixsite.com/website-2   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Mar 20231h 23min

Jesse Israel reveals how he has overcome life's challenges by using the power of mindfulness & meditation. He shares his journey of trusting in the unknown and leaving his job in the music industry - to starting 'The Big Quiet', which brings mass meditations around the world. He also shares his recent health and internal struggles, and how he's learned to find joy and peace, regardless of external circumstances. Jesse shares a powerful message for anyone looking to align to their life's purpose, and harness the power of our own innate intelligence. Jesse also gives his advice for creating a meditation practice, building community, and developing confidence within.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:28 Leaving the Music Industry  10:02 Using mindfulness to follow your purpose  17:03 Creating the Big Quiet 32:32 Imposter syndrome: Feel the fear, do it anyways  37:02 When Everything Falls Apart  52:15 How to Meditate 59:10 Community  1:05:20 Building Confidence  1:10:39 Conclusion ___________   Jesse Israel:    Jesse is a meditation leader, keynote speaker and leadership coach known for founding the mass meditation movement The Big Quiet. Named "The Meditation Expert" by The New York Times, Jesse has led some of the largest meditations on earth — having toured arenas with Oprah Winfrey and co-hosted international broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An Audible Originals best-selling creator and a Forbes Next 1000 recipient, Jesse has collaborated on meditation projects with grammy winning rappers, coached the world’s most influential entrepreneurs and keynoted at Fortune 500s around the globe.    Prior to his work at The Big Quiet, Jesse ran a tech fund and record label called Cantora (acquired 2016), where he signed multi-platinum bands like MGMT.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseisrael/ Website: https://www.jesseisrael.com The Big Quiet: https://www.thebigquiet.com   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Mar 20231h 12min

Lewis Howes has been interviewing high achievers & performers across a multitude of fields for the past 10 years. Today he reveals his insights on what it takes to achieve greatness in life, and why we must heal our past to step into our best future. Lewis shares his own story of healing from the wounds of being abused in his childhood, and how he went from professional athlete to motivational  podcaster & author. He explains 'the mask of masculinity' in our culture, and why men must face off with their emotions and start the healing journey.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 4:26 Strive for Greatness 9:19 Healing the Past 16:31 The Mask of Masculinity 38:20 The Greatness Mindset 39:57 Power of Gratitude  43:38 How to Achieve Greatness 58:44 Defining a Meaningful Mission 1:11:08 Rapid Fire Questions 1:15:35 Conclusion ___________   Lewis Howes:   Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author of the hit book, The School of Greatness. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete.    He hosts a top 100 iTunes ranked podcast, The School of Greatness, which has over 100 million downloads and 1000 episodes since it launched in 2013. Lewis was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details Magazine called him one of “5 Internet Guru’s that can Make You Rich.”   Lewis is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and has been featured on Ellen, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, and other major media outlets.   Lewis's New Book: THE GREATNESS MINDSET: https://www.amazon.com/Greatness-Mindset-Unlock-Power-Today/dp/1401971903?crid=2LOHPOT1CLUQ&keywords=the+greatness+mindset&qid=1672264598&s=books&sprefix=the+greatness+mindset,stripbooks,93&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=lewhow07-20&linkId=ebb660cf6969c4bef3883e83677dd5fd&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@lewishowes   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Mar 20231h 16min

Robert Edward Grant dives into the mysteries of life encoded in sacred geometry, The Great Pyramids, and Leonardo Davinci's work. He explains the purpose of geometry and math in nature, and how we can use it to elevate our own consciousness. He expands upon the mysteries of the Great Pyramids, his experience of them, and how he believes they act as an ascension vehicle to elevate humanity into the New Earth. Robert also dives deep into the heart brain connection, becoming aware of the Divine Lila, merging with The One, and so much more.     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:14 Geometry of Nature 10:27 Using Geometry to Raise Consciousness  17:17 Transcending Judgement & Seeing 'the One' 25:28 Activations from the Toltec Tribe  31:25 Divine Lila  41:35 Brain and Heart Connection  51:43 Synchronicity  1:01:30 Mysteries of the The Great Pyramids  1:22:59 Purpose of the Pyramids 1:58:58 Pyramid's Impact on History 2:04:16 Hidden Chambers of the Sphinx  2:10:45 Math Mysteries  2:17:05 Encountering Aliens  2:26:07 Truth, Reality, & The Meaning of life  2:48:33 Time Travel & The Founding Fathers  2:57:14 Most Valuable Object on Earth  2:58:29 Davinci's Journal 3:00:55 Conclusion   ___________   Robert Edward Grant:    Polymath Robert Edward Grant is a successful entrepreneur and bestselling author of Philomath who is fascinated with the interconnected strands that weave throughout sacred geometry, math, art, and music. Robert peers between the layers of our reality, finding clues that have been waiting for centuries to be found — in ancient artwork, inscriptions, and structures — that perfectly align with modern sciences and mystery school teachings handed down for hundreds of years. He’s a prolific inventor, artist, sculptor, music theorist, musician, and author of several research and patent publications spanning biology, DNA combinatorics, number theory, geometry, and physics.   Website: https://robertedwardgrant.com Podcast: https://robertedwardgrant.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertedwardgrant/ Watch CodeX on Gaia: https://www.gaia.com/lp/codex?utm_source=ambassador&utm_medium=regrant&utm_campaign=tr-codex-s1-english&utm_content=codexlp&utm_term=&ch=tr   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Feb 20233h 1min

In our society when rates of mental and physical illness are on the rise, despite advanced modern medicine, we must look within to ask where we are going wrong. Dr. Gabor Maté is back on The Know Thyself Podcast today, for a deep dive into his analysis of our toxic culture, and how we can heal by finding our true, authentic selves. He explains how to transcend the hypnotic passivity that we have fallen into, and begin to take our health (mental and physical) into our own hands. He explains generational trauma, ignorance in the medical system, and how the coping mechanisms we develop as children lead to detrimental subconscious patterns. He also explains overcoming addiction, emotional awareness, and whether he believes there is a 'divine design' in all our wounding.     ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:13 The Myth of Normal in a Toxic Culture  10:53 Hypnotic Passivity  15:41 Personal Responsibility & Social Media  19:29 Generational Trauma  29:21 Medical System: Ignorance vs Evil 32:50 Childhood Trauma & Coping Mechanisms 41:10 Self Harm  43:45 What Defines Addiction  48:14 Non Attachment vs Emotional Awareness  51:09 Healthy Anger  55:47 Before the Body Says No 1:05:08 Coming Back to Authentic Self  1:06:58 Sensitivity and Creativity  1:11:52 Divine Design in our Wounding 1:18:19 Strength in Vulnerability 1:23:29 Wisdom from Gabor  1:28:57 Conclusion ___________   Dr. Gabor Maté   A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.   After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in over thirty languages, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction; When the Body Says No; The Cost of Hidden Stress; Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder; (with Dr. Gordon Neufeld) Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers; and his most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. Gabor is also co-developer of a therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, now studied by hundreds of therapists, physicians, counselors, and others internationally.    Website: https://drgabormate.com Dr. Maté's Latest Book, The Myth of Normal: https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabormatemd/   Watch Dr. Maté's Previous Appearance on the Know Thyself Podcast:  https://youtu.be/gPU0JcjybkY   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Feb 20231h 31min

When it comes to disease, mental illness, and addiction in our society, trauma is largely misunderstood and not discussed enough. In this live episode of the Know Thyself Podcast, we are joined by world-renowned author Dr. Gabor Maté, as he explains the myth of normal, and how to heal trauma in a toxic culture. He describes the origins of trauma and how memories of the past haunt our subconscious behaviors. Revealing how when we use our awareness and compassionate inquiry to heal these traumas, we unlock the gift of rediscovering our true nature.  The podcast is followed by a live Q&A from our audience, where Dr. Maté discusses the broken school system, ADHD as a coping mechanism, psychiatric medications, ayahuasca, and much more.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:40 What is Trauma  6:33 Little t VS Big T Trauma  10:08 Toxic Culture  18:18 Our True Nature  22:16 When We Abandon our True Selves 28:43 Breaking Unconscious Patterns 34:47 Survival Mechanisms  38:03 Observing the Origin of Trauma  42:36 Modalities for Making the Unconscious, Conscious 44:20 Trauma Disguised as a 'Winning' Personality 55:08 Parenthood - Stopping the Transfer of Trauma  58:42 A Broken School System  1:04:20 ADHD as a Coping Mechanism  1:12:18 Unresolved Anger  1:16:47 Psychiatric Medication  1:21:17 Healthy vs Toxic Habits  1:25:49 Keeping an Open Mind  1:30:20 Origin of Depression & Anxiety 1:34:06 Ayahuasca and Entities 1:38:53 Addressing Generational Trauma 1:46:55 Psychedelic Assisted Therapy  1:52:15 Neurosis in a Toxic Culture  1:58:16 Conclusion ___________   Dr. Gabor Maté   A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.   After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in over thirty languages, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction; When the Body Says No; The Cost of Hidden Stress; Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder; (with Dr. Gordon Neufeld) Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers; and his most recent book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture. Gabor is also co-developer of a therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, now studied by hundreds of therapists, physicians, counselors, and others internationally.    Website: https://drgabormate.com Dr. Maté's Latest Book, The Myth of Normal: https://drgabormate.com/book/the-myth-of-normal/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabormatemd/   ___________   This live podcast was made possible by Still Life - which provides stillness tools and techniques to actively induce peace, meaning and clarity   For more information on their meditation app or in person events, visit: https://still.life or visit their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/still.life/?hl=en   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Feb 20232h 1min

As humanity pushes towards the brink of the 6th largest extinction, we are faced with a choice to listen and transform, or resist the inevitability of change. Today, Zach Bush, shares his perspective on the end of an era for humanity, and the beginning of a New Earth. He explains the cycle of death and rebirth, and why difficult times is essential for transmutation. He also shares how we can get in touch with our inner knowing, and be the generation that allows for the New Earth to be birthed.   We finish the episode with a guided activation, so if you are listening while doing something that requires your full attention - we advise that you skip this part and listen to it later.   ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:58 The End of an Era 8:56 Earth’s Cycle of Extinction and Transmutation  23:12 Creating a New Earth 36:06 Our Opportunity to Listen 49:42 Embodied Self Expression 58:38 How we can Heal 1:10:00 Overwhelmed to Enlightenment 1:14:49 Guided Activation 1:39:46 Conclusion ___________   Zach Bush:   Zach Bush MD is a physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care. He is an internationally recognized educator and thought leader on the microbiome as it relates to health, disease, and food systems. Dr Zach founded *Seraphic Group and the nonprofit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health. His passion for education reaches across many disciplines, including topics such as the role of soil and water ecosystems in human genomics, immunity, and gut/brain health. His education has highlighted the need for a radical departure from chemical farming and pharmacy, and his ongoing efforts are providing a path for consumers, farmers, and mega-industries to work together for a healthy future for people and planet.   Website: http://zachbushmd.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachBushMD/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrZachBush  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1SXr9d2DYawP_bwcNpbd2w  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachbushmd/    SERAPHIC GROUP:  http://seraphicgroup.com/   ION* https://intelligenceofnature.com/   https://www.facebook.com/IntelligenceofNature/ https://www.instagram.com/intelligenceofnature/ https://www.youtube.com/ionbiome    FARMER’S FOOTPRINT:  http://www.farmersfootprint.us/   https://www.facebook.com/farmersfootprint  https://www.instagram.com/farmersfootprint/    THE JOURNEY OF INTRINSIC HEALTH:  https://journeyofintrinsichealth.com/  https://www.instagram.com/journeyofintrinsichealth/   ___________   Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg   Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927     André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/   Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Feb 20231h 45min